Augusta

Ecosystem Overview

The Augusta ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Maine, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Maine nearby has 49% more documented species, Augusta offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #57 for species diversity among 266 Maine natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#57

Regional Rank

Out of 266 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#57 of 266 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Maine

-49% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Very Common2 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Euproctis chrysorrhoea

Browntail moth

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum sylvaticum

wood horsetail

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnoderma resinosum

Occasional1 obs.

Cyperus esculentus

edible cyperus

Rare1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Rare1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Maine

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-49% vs. current

Portland

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-49% vs. current

Bangor

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-49% vs. current

Lewiston

Importance: 0.44

42 species

+21% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+2% vs. current

Kittery

Importance: 0.43

96 species

-47% vs. current

Yarmouth

Importance: 0.43

41 species

+24% vs. current

Biddeford

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-49% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Maine.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Maine

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-49% vs. current

Portland

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-49% vs. current

Bangor

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-49% vs. current

Lewiston

Importance: 0.44

42 species

+21% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+2% vs. current

Kittery

Importance: 0.43

96 species

-47% vs. current

Yarmouth

Importance: 0.43

41 species

+24% vs. current

Biddeford

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-49% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#57

Regional Rank

Out of 266 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#57 of 266 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Maine

-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Very Common2 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Euproctis chrysorrhoea

Browntail moth

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum sylvaticum

wood horsetail

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnoderma resinosum

Occasional1 obs.

Cyperus esculentus

edible cyperus

Rare1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Rare1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Rare1 obs.

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